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Cover Letter
Outline
(Inquiry/Application
Letter)
Your
Present Address
City, State Zip Code
Date
(quadruple space)
Ms./Mr. Employer
Name
Title
Company
Mailing Address
City, State Zip Code
Dear
Ms./Mr. _________:
Opening
Paragraph - Tell why you are
writing. Name the position, field, or general
vocational area about which you are asking. Tell
how you heard of the opening or the organization.
Mention a contact name if you have one.
Middle
Paragraph - Mention those
qualifications you think would be of greatest interest
to the employer, slanting your remarks to his/her point
of view. Tell why you are interested in the
company/organization, location, or type of work.
If you have had related experience or specialized
training, be sure to point it out. This is the
place to "sell" your skills and abilities to
the potential employer. Document your claims with
statements which show evidence of your skills.
Closing
Paragraph - Refer the reader to the
enclosed application form or resume. If this is a
letter of inquiry, inform your contact that you will be
calling to set up an information interview. If
this is a letter of application, you may state that you
will call on a certain date to check on the status of
your application and inquire about the hiring
timeline.
Sincerely,
(quadruple space)
(Your handwritten
signature - black ink)
Type
your name
Enclosure(s)
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